1N267 - Key date &1 is before the account opening date &2; check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1N - BCA: Payment Item Dialog

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Key date &1 is before the account opening date &2; check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N267 - Key date &1 is before the account opening date &2; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message 1N267 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the key date you are trying to use and the account opening date for a specific account. This error typically occurs in financial transactions or when trying to access account-related information in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the key date (the date you are trying to use for a transaction or report) is earlier than the account opening date. This means that the system is preventing you from performing an action that is not valid because the account did not exist or was not active on that earlier date.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Key Date: Ensure that the key date you are entering is on or after the account opening date. If you are trying to perform a transaction or generate a report, adjust the key date accordingly.
  
  
  Verify Account Opening Date: Look up the account in question to confirm its opening date. You can do this by navigating to the account master data in SAP.
  
  
  Adjust Your Entry: If you find that the key date is indeed before the account opening date, change your entry to a valid date that is on or after the account opening date.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the account opening date or the implications of changing the key date, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  Review Transaction Logic: If this error occurs during a specific transaction, review the logic of the transaction to ensure that it aligns with the account's status and history.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FS00 (to view or edit account master data) or FBL1N (to view vendor line items) to check the account details.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view or modify account data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction or reporting needs in SAP.